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4 leaders further education on building community Four Bossier Chamber representatives recently took part in Community Development Institute – Central (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. Jessica Hemingway, PCED, Vice President of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and Charley Kingery, Bossier Chamber Board Member and Sr. Business Development Manager at Weiland Corporation, recently completed…

Gather donations to support our schools It’s back-to-school time and the Chamber is helping Bossier Parish Schools gather needed supplies to fill in the gaps! BOSSIER CITY – The Bossier Chamber of Commerce, along with partners Advocate Advertising and Grind Engineering Labs, are hosting a Pack the Bus event to benefit Bossier Parish Schools on…

Groundbreaking indicates a significant investment in north part of the parish State officials, economic development leaders and local collaborators celebrate jobs creation, economic activity and international investment with new NWLA facility Plain Dealing, LA – Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana Economic Development (LED) Secretary Don Pierson, Greater Bossier Economic Development Foundation (GBEDF) and a host…

Region’s FIRST program for recognizing businesses who champion our military The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce their much-anticipated Military Community Champion program. This program seeks to promote our businesses, schools and organizations that have made the commitment to intentionally provide support for our military connected individuals. The Bossier Chamber of Commerce, along…

Inaugural events honors those who make a difference everyday NEW Chamber event: Salute to Community Heroes honors four individuals who go above and beyond quietly, every day. The Bossier Chamber held its inaugural Salute to Community Heroes event on Thursday, May 12 at Margaritaville Resort Casino. The event, presented by sponsor Willis-Knighton Health System, recognized…

Designation will aid chamber in its work within community development Hemingway is just one of four people in the state of Louisiana with this designation. BOSSIER CITY — The Bossier Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Jessica Hemingway, Vice President of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, has earned the certification of Professional Community…

Redistricting = Representation Redistricting only happens every 10 years. This is your opportunity to let your voice be heard. Take it! I want you to know how vitally important it is for all of you to be engaged with the ongoing redistricting process in the state of Louisiana. This statewide process, which happens every 10…

Infrastructure goes beyond roads and bridges Infrastructure is a pretty all-encompassing word.   We talk about it all of the time and much of the time we mean roadways and bridges. But infrastructure digs deeper – broadband, utilities and now the words “clean energy.”    At a local and state level, we’ve focused on large projects that need some work –…

Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan Veterans from all eras are reacting to the events in Afghanistan, such as the U.S withdrawal and the takeover by the Taliban. Veterans may question the meaning of their service or whether it was worth the sacrifices they made. They may feel more moral…

Board member, VP complete community development program Jessica Hemingway, Vice President of the Bossier Chamber of Commerce, and Charley Kingery, Bossier Chamber Board Member and Sr. Business Development Manager graduated on Aug. 6, 2021 from Community Development Institute – Central (CDI) at the University of Central Arkansas. CONWAY, Ark. –  Jessica Hemingway, Vice President of…